Pilates for Kyphosis A BASI Pilates program designed to help correct thoracic kyphosis
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1 Pilates for Kyphosis A BASI Pilates program designed to help correct thoracic kyphosis 1 Lucy Penrose 19/01/2014 Wimbledon UK, April 2013
2 Abstract Kyphosis refers to an exaggerated curve in the thoracic region of the spine. A kyphotic posture can give someone a hunched over and round shouldered look, and is fairly common among adults who spend the majority of their time sitting at desks. This paper gives details of a case study that explores the effects of the BASI Pilates method on a kyphotic posture. It will conclude that with regular Pilates sessions, the muscular imbalances that cause Kyphosis can be addressed, and the posture improved. 2
3 Table of contents Title page 1 Abstract 2 Table of contents 3 Anatomy 4 Introduction 7 Case study 7 Conditioning programme 8 Conclusion 12 Bibliography 13 3
4 Anatomy The spine is made up of seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae, five lumbar vertebrae, the sacrum, (consisting of five fused vertebrae), and the coccyx, (a triangular bone consisting of three to five fused vertebrae). 1 A healthy spine has several distinct curves when viewed from the side. The lumbar and cervical regions are concave to the back, while the sacrum and the thoracic region are concave to the front. 1 Clippinger and Isacowitz, Pilates Anatomy (Human Kinetics, 2011), p. 11 4
5 The term Kyphosis refers to an exaggerated curvature in the thoracic region of the spine. 2 The muscles that extend the spine can be divided into three groups: the erector spinae, semispinalis and deep posterior group. In a kyphotic posture the muscles that extend the thoracic region of the spine, in particular the semispinalis, are weak. 3 2 Clippinger and Isacowitz, p Clippinger and Isacowitz, p. 15 5
6 The pectoral muscles that protract the shoulder girdle are shortened and tight, 4 while the trapezius and rhomboid muscles that retract the shoulder girdle are lengthened and weak. 5 4 Clippinger and Isacowitz, p Clippinger and Isacowitz, p.38 6
7 Introduction Thoracic Kyphosis is a fairly common problem in society today. Characterised by a hunched over look, it is often accompanied by rounded shoulders and a forward head. The cause can be either structural or postural. In most cases, Kyphosis is a postural deviation resulting from increasingly sedentary and desk bound lifestyles. Many adults spend the majority of their day sitting hunched forward for prolonged periods of time, causing the thoracic extensors to become weak and the pectoral muscles to become tight and inflexible. This can lead to pain and tension in the upper back and shoulder region. A Pilates conditioning programme can be used to teach correct alignment and correct muscular imbalance, improving posture and alleviating painful symptoms. Below is a case study carried out in order to look more closely at the effects of Pilates on postural Kyphosis. Case Study Name: Anna Age: 25 Sex: Female Lifestyle: Anna is a writer and an illustrator and spends the majority of her working day hunched forward at her desk. She has fairly high cardiovascular fitness as she cycles every day and plays football twice a week. She has practiced Pilates infrequently for the past two years. She complains of shoulder and neck pain and tension and has occasional massages to relieve symptoms. 7
8 Limitations and goals: - Anna has a kyphotic curve in her thoracic spine so she needs to be re taught correct alignment. Her spinal extensors are weak and lengthened so she needs to work to strengthen them. - Conversely, her pectoral muscles of the chest are short and tight as are her intercostal muscles, so she needs to stretch them and to increase thoracic flexibility. - Her shoulders tend to round forward so she needs to strengthen her scapular stabilizers, (mid and lower trapezius, rhomboids, and serratus anterior). - Anna complains of tension in her upper back and shoulders so needs to lengthen and stretch her overactive upper trapezius and levator scapulae. - She has tight and overactive hip flexors so she needs to stretch them and strengthen her abdominals. - Stronger abdominals will also help bring her pelvis into neutral as she is slightly lordotic in the lumbar region of her spine. Conditioning program Anna has an intermediate knowledge of Pilates but practices infrequently. She agreed to attend two one hour sessions of Pilates a week for a period of five weeks. Below is the plan of her first session. Although the main focus for Anna is correcting her Kyphosis and muscular imbalances, her conditioning programme has been designed utilizing the BASI Block system. This means that the concept of the whole will not be compromised and each session will provide Anna with a balanced work out. In addition, Anna has agreed to carry the Pilates principals in to her everyday life and will make an effort to take regular breaks from sitting, and attempt to sit up tall instead of slouching at her desk. 8
9 WARM UP Mat Roll down Pelvic curl Spine twist supine Chest lift Chest lift with rotation Leg lifts/leg changes We start with the roll down to focus mind and body, to coordinate breath and movement, and for Anna to particularly focus on correct alignment of her spine. Engaging lateral breathing will stretch the intercostals and encourage thoracic mobility. FOOTWORK Parallel Heels Parallel Toes V position toes Open V Heels Open V Toes Calf raises Prances Prehensile Single leg heels Single leg toes Lying supine will support Anna s spine and align head and neck. I will cue to maintain a neutral pelvis throughout. ABDOMINALS Step Barrel Reach Overhead Stretch While the muscle focus here is abdominals, these exercises have the added benefit for Anna of shoulder and thoracic stretch. Round back Flat back Tilt Twist This series strengthens the abdominals and engages the back extensors while avoiding excessive flexion. 9
10 HIP WORK Cadillac Frog Circles down Circles up Walking Bicycles This series will strengthen Anna s adductors and hamstrings with a strong focus on pelvic stability. SPINAL ARTICULATION Bottom lift Bottom lift with extensions These exercises will strengthen Anna s abdominals and hamstrings and introduce spinal articulation without excessive forward flexion. STRETCHES Kneeling lunge This will give Anna both the hip flexor and hamstring stretch that she needs. I will cue her to keep her back extensors engaged when straightening her front leg and lowering her trunk. The Pole Shoulder stretch Overhead stretch These exercises will provide Anna with the shoulder and chest stretch that she needs, while improving scapular stabilization with a particular focus on the trapezius. FULL BODY INTEGRATION Up stretch 1 Down stretch Up stretch 1 will encourage back extensor and abdominal strength, both so important for Anna. It will also give her a hamstring and shoulder stretch, while allowing her to practice shoulder stabilization. Down stretch necessitates contraction of back, hip and shoulder extensors throughout. 10
11 ARM WORK Extension Adduction Up Circles Down Circles Triceps The arms supine series will enable Anna to strengthen and increase the mobility of the shoulders with a supported spine. LEG WORK Wunda chair Leg press standing The muscle focus is hamstrings, encouraging a balance between Anna s overactive quadriceps and hamstrings. She will have to engage her back extensors and abdominals in order to stand up tall, and stay balanced. Single leg skating With a strong focus on pelvic lumbar stabilization, this exercise will strengthen the gluteus medius. LATERAL FLEXION/ROTATION Ladder barrel Side overs This exercise will engage Anna s back extensors, and strengthen her abdominals with a heavy focus on the obliques. Mermaid The mermaid will develop Anna s spinal mobility, elongation of the spine and scapular stabilization. BACK EXTENSION Step Barrel Swan prep Swan prep will enable Anna to focus entirely on learning to engage and use her back extensors. Progressing to Swan when ready will develop abdominal and hip extensor strength too. 11
12 Conclusion After ten regular sessions Anna has already felt the benefits of the BASI Pilates method. She no longer has to be cued as much for spinal and pelvic placement as she has become aware of correct alignment. She has gained a little more flexibility across the chest and her shoulders are becoming more mobile. Anna s back extensors are getting stronger and she has become aware of using them while sitting at her desk. She has gained and a little more flexibility in the thoracic region of her spine. Through the use of the Pilates conditioning program based on the BASI block system, Anna has started to address the muscular imbalances of her body. Her posture has improved, and she feels less tension in her neck and shoulders. Anna is now fully committed to correcting her posture, and plans to continue on her path towards a balanced body using the Pilates method. 12
13 Bibliography BASI Pilates. Study Guide & Movement Analysis Workbooks, (Body Arts and Science International, ). Calais- Germain, B. Anatomy of Movement, (Eastland Press, 2007). Clippinger, B. & Isacowitz, R. Pilates Anatomy, (Human Kinetics, 2011). Keane, S. Pilates for Core Strength, (Greenwich Editions, 2005). Lawrence, D. Pilates Method, (A&C Black Publishers, 2008). Peterson, J. Teaching Pilates for Postural faults, Illness and Injury, (Elsevier Ltd, 2009). Pilates, J. Return to Life through Contrology, (J.J. Augustin, 1945). treatment.com/kyphosis- treatment.html kyphosis.html 13
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